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Event Management for Global Risk Summit (GRS) May 2026

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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23 Feb 2026 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

In a recent procurement process overseen by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London, Story Events has been awarded a contract for event management services. This contract involves the delivery of the Global Risk Summit scheduled for 12 May 2026. The procurement method employed was limited competition, categorised as below threshold. This contract, valued at £98,107.20, covers the period from 1 February 2026 to 31 May 2026. The contracting process is currently in the award stage and focuses on services within the risk management insurance category, taking place in the City of London.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in event management services, particularly those that are experienced in coordinating high-profile summits with a focus on risk management. Given the scope and nature of this summit, large event management companies with expertise in logistical planning and execution would be ideally suited for such projects. The procurement by a public authority like the City of London presents a prestigious opportunity for companies aiming to expand their portfolio in the public sector and gain recognition through involvement in significant events.

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Notice Title

Event Management for Global Risk Summit (GRS) May 2026

Notice Description

Procurement external was carried out to identify at event delivery partner (specialist events managers) to support delivery of the Global Risk Summit on Tuesday 12 May 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a4b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016155-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66517300 - Risk management insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£98,107 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STORY EVENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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